1978 Volkswagen Polo tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 1978 trim.

Tires for the 1978 Volkswagen Polo

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

145xR13 standard on 3 trims · optional on 1

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135xR13 standard on 1 trim · optional on 3

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145/70R13 Best-rated optional on 4 trims

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Also listed: 155/70R13 155/65R14 165/55R15 175/50R15

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Trims sold in 1978: 4
Generation: Mk1 (86)
Other years: 1975
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All years (1975–2027)

4 trims sold in 1978

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Volkswagen Polo Mk1 (86)

1975–1979 4 trims

Polo 0.9 39 hp · 0.9L HA I4 135x SR13 7 fitments

Generation: 86 · 1975–1979
Power: 39 hp
Engine: 0.9L HA I4, Petrol
Center bore: 57.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 4x100
Thread: M12 x 1.5

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Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
135x SR13	Rim 13x4.5 ET45 ~~4x100~~	–
145x SR13	Rim 13x4.5 ET45 ~~4x100~~	–
155/70SR13	Rim 13x4.5 ET45 ~~4x100~~	28 psi
145/70R13	Rim 13x5 ET35 ~~4x100~~	26 psi
155/65R14	Rim 14x5.5 ET38 ~~4x100~~	28 psi
165/55R15	Rim 15x5.5 ET38 ~~4x100~~	29 psi
175/50R15	Rim 15x5.5 ET38 ~~4x100~~	29 psi

Polo 1.1 +2 variants 50 hp · 1.1L HB I4 145x SR13 7 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.3

Generation: 86 · 1975–1979
Power: 50 hp
Engine: 1.1L HB I4, Petrol
Center bore: 57.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 4x100
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 145xR13 Wheels 13x4.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 57.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
145x SR13	Rim 13x4.5 ET45 ~~4x100~~	–
135x SR13	Rim 13x4.5 ET45 ~~4x100~~	–
155/70SR13	Rim 13x4.5 ET45 ~~4x100~~	28 psi
145/70R13	Rim 13x5 ET35 ~~4x100~~	26 psi
155/65R14	Rim 14x5.5 ET38 ~~4x100~~	28 psi
165/55R15	Rim 15x5.5 ET38 ~~4x100~~	29 psi
175/50R15	Rim 15x5.5 ET38 ~~4x100~~	29 psi

What these columns mean

Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Trims sold in 1978: 4
Generation: Mk1 (86)
Other years: 1975
1976
1977
1978
1979
1980
1981
1982
All years (1975–2027)

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